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News Release
Pedestrian Safety Event Results - 07/18/18

Thanks to a grant obtained through Oregon Impact, the Roseburg Police Department participated in the 3rd and final pedestrian safety crosswalk event for 2018.  The last event was held on Monday, July 16th, 2018.  These events are designed to raise awareness regarding pedestrian safety at crosswalks, and to enforce traffic laws related to crosswalk areas.

During this last event there were 29 citations issued for crosswalk violations, 3 for driving uninsured, 1 for unlawful use of a cell phone, and 2 for driving with a suspended license.  There were also 19 warnings issued for crosswalk violations and 30 informational pamphlets were handed out.

During all three events there were 116 citations issued for crosswalk violations, 13 for safety belt violations, 27 for driving uninsured, 10 for driving while suspended or without a license,  and 3 arrests were made.  There were 17 other citations issued for other traffic violations. 

 

When turning at a traffic signal, drivers must:
* Stop and remain stopped for pedestrians until they have cleared the lane into which your vehicle is turning and at least 6 feet of the next lane.

At any other crosswalks - whether marked with paint or unmarked - drivers must:
* Stop and remain stopped for pedestrians until they have cleared the lane in which you are traveling (or into which you are turning) and the next lane.
* Stop and remain stopped for students as you are directed by a crossing guard.
* Stop and remain stopped for a blind pedestrian using a white cane or a guide dog until the pedestrian is completely across the roadway.

Safety Tips

* Remember, under Oregon law there is a crosswalk at every intersection.
* Do not pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk. A stopped car may be a clue that a pedestrian is crossing. When stopping for a crosswalk on a multi-lane road, you should stop about 30 feet before the crosswalk so you don't block visibility to a driver in a second lane.
* When stopping at an intersection, do not block the crosswalk. This forces pedestrians to go around your vehicle and puts them in a dangerous situation.
* Watch for pedestrians, especially children, when exiting driveways or when backing out of parking spaces in parking lots.
* Pedestrians move at different speeds. Be alert for children who may suddenly dart into the street. Be patient with older adults who take extra time to cross the street.
* Around taverns and bars, be alert for people with slowed reaction times or impaired judgment.
* Be alert for people or animals during low-light conditions, especially in areas where they are likely to cross the road, or you might not see them until it is too late to stop.

 

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